| alternate |
to take turns (usually followed by "with"). |
| combination |
the result of an act of putting things together or mixing them. |
| currently |
at the present time; now. |
| direct |
to give instructions that lead or guide. |
| fleece |
the wool of an animal, usually a sheep. |
| heed |
to give one's attention to; listen to; take notice of. |
| jab |
to poke with a pointed object. |
| lecture |
a talk given in front of an audience. |
| litter |
a mess of waste materials or other objects scattered about. |
| lurk |
to be hidden; lie in wait. |
| nibble |
to eat in small bites. |
| quicken |
to make faster; accelerate. |
| sarcasm |
the use of scornful, mocking, teasing, or complaining remarks that are typically full of irony; that is, they say the opposite of what one actually means but are still effective in conveying the meaning one intends. |
| secure |
to make a place safe from unwanted entrance or attack. |
| talent |
a natural skill or ability. |